Curated Chocolate Tastings & Pairings in Connecticut and Boston
Guided chocolate tours, rum and wine pairings, seasonal pop-ups, and virtual tastings hosted at top local venues.
Featured Experiences
A curated selection of chocolate tastings, pairing events, neighborhood tours, and virtual celebrations.
About Cocoa Beantown
Cocoa Beantown is a specialty chocolate events company based in Seymour, Connecticut that produces guided tastings, pairing experiences, and themed chocolate tours. The business partners with well-known local venues — including Privateer Rum Distillery, Taza Chocolate Factory, Time Out Market Boston, Dray Drinks, and pop-up hosts like Tin Box Jewelry & Supply Co — to deliver location-specific events ranging from holiday tastings to neighborhood chocolate picnics.
Events include in-person experiences such as rum-and-chocolate pairings at Privateer, chocolate-and-wine evenings at Time Out Market Boston, Back Bay chocolate tasting picnics, and seasonal activities like a Halloween costumed chocolate tour and Valentine’s Day pairings. Cocoa Beantown also offers virtual events, including anniversary celebration tastings that ship curated bars and souvenirs to participants.
Each experience emphasizes guided tasting education, storytelling about craft and small-batch chocolate makers, and pairing techniques for beverages both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Some pop-up and private events are led by trained tasting guides and, on select nights, by a professional sommelier. The company highlights collaborations with local food and beverage partners and community pop-up hosts to create immersive tastings that showcase both chocolate and venue. Cocoa Beantown’s programming is designed for adults and groups seeking curated chocolate-focused outings, seasonal celebrations, and virtual tasting options across Connecticut and Boston.
Find a Chocolate Experience Nearby
Browse available Cocoa Beantown tastings — in-person and virtual options across Seymour, CT and Boston — and reserve a spot for the next curated event.